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J. N. KNVAPP. FAUGBT.

NQ. 292,233. Papenped Jan. 22, 188,4.

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' FAUCETL i. SPECIFICATION fcrming part of Letters Patent No.V 292,238, dated danuarypQB, 1884.

v Application filed January 18, 1883. (No model.) ff

i" 0 all whom it may concern:

Beit known that- I, JU'DSO N. KNAPP, of Syracuse, Onondaga county, New York, have invented a new and useful Improved Faucet, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, in whichj A Figure itis a perspective of the faucet; Fig. 2, a longitudinal section; Fig. 3, a longitudin'al section of the key; Fig. 4, a cross-section of the key.v

Like letters of reference represent like parts wherever they occur.' The objects of my invention are, iirst, to protect the inner end and Vouter surface of a wooden faucet, near theA end, from wear and bruising in -driving audin use; second, to prevent the faucet from splitting around the key-hole; third, to protect the outer end from being battered up in driving; fourth, to strain the liquor4 as it is being drawn fth, to protect the key-hole from wear. j It consists, for the first object, of a metallic ferrule iittingupou or over the circumference of the faucet,` adjacent to the inner end, and a headed tubular screw fitting within the bore of the faucet, the head of which holds the ferrule in place and protects the inner'end of the -faucet while the ferrule protects the circumference; for the second'object, of a metallic band around the body of the faucet, properly perforated on the upper and lower sides yto receive the key; for the third object, of a metal plate securely attached to the outer endof the faucet, which receives the force of -the blows in driving the faucet; for the fourth object, of a sliding tubular strainer projecting beyond the stem endof the faucet, and of such i size as to slide freely within the bore of the faucet, and of the tubular ferrule-retaining screw, and having a spring behind it, within the faucet, to regulate its sliding and extension; for the fifth object, of ametallic bushing in the key-hole, retainedfin position by the band encircling t-he faucet. It is constructed as follows: y

Ais an ordinary wooden faucet, with its key a. This key is cast or bored out with a spiral corrugation, iiuting, or twist, o, somewhat similar to that of a rifle-barrel.

B is a metallic fcrrule fitting closely over tliestem of the faucet adjacent to the inner end. It is usually about four inches long, and of the same taper as the stem end of the faucet. 'It is slipped on over'the outer surface at that end; or a seat may be made for it'by cuttingaway the wood, so that when put on the out-4 side of the ferrule will be flush with that of the p wood above. l

C is a headed tubular screw, constructed with the head b and tube c, about four inches long. The head b is made. of such size that when screwed up its outer surface will be flush with that of the ferrule and of the same taper. This head can be made with a slot for ascrew- 6 5 ldriver, holes for the nib of 'a nib-wrench, or otherwise adapted to the use of a tool for 'screwing the screw into the bore of the faucet. The tube c is threaded upon its outer surface, usually with a coarse thread like a woodscrew, as it takes a better hold of the wood, and also does not break orcut away the wood between the threads as much as a fine thread. The outer surface of the tube c may also be 'made fluted or corrugated, and not-threaded. 7 5

D is a perforated tubular strainer, made of such size as to fit somewhat loosely within the tube c, and having a shoulder, d, upon the end vthat lies within the faucet, which prevents the strainer from being drawnthrough 8o the tube c. The other end of thisV strainer is closed with either a solid or a perforated end piece.

Eis a coiled spring tting loosely within the faucet, and e is a stop at the back endof the 85 spring.- 'This spring usually extends from the stop nearly or quite to the inner end of the Iscrew C. In case the bore of the faucet is enlarged up to the stop e, in order'to permit the use of a larger spring, then the shoulder 9o left in the bore will act as a stop for the spring. The strainer'and spring may be fastened or soldered together, .if desired.

F is a metallic band, fitting tightly over and encircling the body of the faucet on both sides 9 5' of the key-hole for a short distance. In it are suitable holes, f, opposite to each other, both to receive the key and to allow it to project through and below the body of the faucet, in

the usual manner. This strengthens the faucet 10o in the weakest part and prevents splitting.

H is a metallic bushing of such size as to fit within the key-hole, and of such bore as to receive the key. This has also a counter-bore connecting the bore of the faucet with that of the bushing, and of the key when that is inserted, and of the same diameter..

In order to use a key of the usual size, the key-hole should be made larger to receive the bushing. This bushing can be made with a screw-thread on the outer surface to screw into the faucet, or made plain and smooth and inserted in position, and then the band F slipped over it to hold it in place; or it can be made with a rim or flange around the upper end to lit over the edges of the key-hole in t-he faucet or in the band F.

L is a saucer-shaped metallic head-piece, fitting over and securely fastened to the end ofthe faucet, (made of about the shape shown in the drawings,) which receives the blows of the hammer or mallet used in driving the faucet, and which protects the faucet from the battering of the blows. It is operated as follows for drawing liquors that need straining when drawn-such as stock ales, for instance: The faucet A having been fitted with the ferrule B, the spring E is inserted in the bore; the strainer D inserted in the tube c. The tube c, carrying with it the head b, (or the whole screw 0,) is screwed or driven into the end of the faucet until it comes up to place, with the head b against the end of the ferrule and faucet. This leaves the strainer D projecting from four to six inches, as shown in the drawings, t-he shoulder d being held by the spring E against the inner end of the tube c. Either then or previously the metallic bushing II is inserted, the band F fitted over the body of the faucet, as described, and the head piece L attached to the head of the faucet, and the key a inserted, and the faucet is ready for use.

Then it is desired to drive the faucet, the strainer D is pressed back against the spring E, and slides within the faucet until its outer end is flush with the face of the head I). The head b is then placed upon the bung or cork of the faucet-hole, and the faucet driven in, in the usual way. As soon as the bung js driven in far enough to be loose, the spring E throws the strainer out of the bore of the faucet until the shoulder d strikes against the end of t-he tube c. The faucet being driven in tight, itis ready for use. The ferrule B protects the wood of the faucet in the faucet-hole and prevents its being swaged out of shape or creased by the edge of the faucet-hole and the screw C re-enforces the wood and strengthens both the wood and the fcrrule. The strainer should be of fine mesh and project from four to six inches, or at least far enough so that the tot-al area of the perfbrations exposedis greater than that ofthe bore of the faucet, whereby all suction-draftis avoided, andthe liquor runs off freely without agitating the sediment, even though a part of the perforations become clogged. This is especially desirable when stock ale is being drawn, on account of thc quantity of hops in it fl'oating loosely, or easily drawn against the strainer. The effect of`the twist or spiral corrugations o in the bore of the key a is to impart to the liquor as it passes through the key a twisting or semirotary movement, the result of which is that the liquor falls from the bottom of the key in a straight cylindrical column, and does not gyrate or spatter, as is the case with a key of smooth bore. In case it is desired to use the faucet for liquors that do not need any straining, then the strainer D and spring E can be taken out.

I am aware that fel-rules have been used upon the stems of faucets to protect them; hence I do not broadly claim the use of a protectingferrule.

That I claim as my invention isl. The combi nation,with the faucet A,of the ferrule B and tubular screw C, retaining t-he ferrulc upon the faucet, constructed substantially as described, for the purposes set forth.

2. In a faucet. the combination of the ferrule B, screw C, strainer D, and spring E,when constructed and operating together substantially as described, for the purposes set forth.

3. In a faucet, the combination of the detachable superimposed metallic head-protector L with the body A of a wooden faucet, attached to each other substantially as and for the purposes set forth.

4. In a faucet, the combination of the band F, encircling the body A, and perforated to receive the key a, with the body of the faucet, constructed and operating together substan tially as and for the purposes specified.

5. In a faucet, the combination of the band F, bushing H, and key (t withthe body of the faucet, constructed and operating together substantially as and for the purposes specified.

6. In combination with a faucet, the tubular strainer D, provided with means for regulating its protrusion from the faucet-barrel and for maintaining it in an extended position, substantially as and for the purpose set forth..

7. In combination with a faucet, the tubular IOC IIO

strainer D, provided with a collar onits inner end, and the spring E, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 4th day of December, 1882.

ln presence of C. W. SMITH, Nomina HINE. 

